Course Name	Course Code	Requirement Frequency	Description
12-15 Passenger Van Training	Online assessment available after prerequisites met. EHS870	Initial	Required for all department-approved operators of UF owned, leased, or non-owned 15 passenger vans, and must be completed prior to operating a 15 passenger van. Requires approval of department and EH&S and an online assessment 15 Passenger Van Policy. Email vantraining@ehs.ufl.edu for enrollment request.
Aerial-Lift Training	In-person course EHS849	Initial & Every Two (2) Years	Required at least every two years for any individual assigned job duties involving an aerial lift or Mobil Elevated Work Platform (MEWP). Email workplace safety for details or for department-specific live class.
Asbestos Awareness	Online Course EHS801	Initial & Annual	Required annual for all maintenance personnel with the potential to come into contact with asbestos-containing material during their normal work assignment. Email workplace safety for details or for department-specific live class.
Autoclave Training	In-person course	Recommended	This hands-on course is recommended for anyone who will be operating a departmental autoclave monitored by EH&S.  Please contact the Biosafety Office bso@ehs.ufl.edu to request autoclave training.
Biomedical Waste Training (Main Campus only)	Online course EHS851	Initial & Annual	Required upon hire and annually thereafter for all UF faculty and staff who generate biomedical waste. Training is required by State of Florida.
Biomedical Waste Training (Satellite Campus only)	Online Course EHS854	Initial & Annual	Required upon hire and annually thereafter for all off-site UF faculty and staff who generate biomedical waste. Training is required by State of Florida.
Bloodborne Pathogens Training (General Audience)	Online course EHS850G	Initial & Annual	Required upon hire and annually thereafter for all faculty, staff, and students who may come into contact with (or supervise work with) human blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).  Visit the Bloodborne Pathogen Program or email Biosafety Office for details.
BBP/BMW Clinical Dentistry	Online course EHS855	Initial & Annual	Content specific for work in the College of Dentistry clinical personnel. Required upon hire and annually thereafter for all faculty, staff, and students who may come into contact with human blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) in a clinical setting. This course satisfies the Biomedical Waste training requirement (there is no need to take UF_EH&S851).
Chemical Hygiene Plan	Online course EHS869	Initial	Required for anyone working or supervising work in a laboratory setting where chemicals are used.
Confined Space Entry	In-person and online course EHS805	Initial & Annual	Required annually for any maintenance worker required to enter a confined space as part of their work assignment. Email workplace safety for details or for department-specific live class.
Managing Controlled Substances in Research Laboratories	Online course EHS900	Initial	Recommended for anyone working or supervising work with DEA controlled substances.
Scientific Diver Training	In-person course	Initial	Provides training to achieve completion of the 100 hours required for the Scientific Diver classification. Email Cheryl Thacker for details.
Excavation & Trenching Safety	In-person course EHS812	Initial – Needed before digging	UF policy and hazards related to excavation work, work practices and selection of protective systems and methods of evaluating the site and of conducting inspections. Email workplace safety for details or for department-specific live classes.
Fall Protection Training	In-person course EHS813	Initial & Every Two (2) Years	Required for employees who may be exposed to fall hazards to recognize the hazards and procedures to follow to minimize the hazards. Email workplace safety for details or for department-specific live class.
Fire Extinguisher/Safety Training	In-person and online course EHS827	Recommended	This class will prepare you with the basic knowledge of fire, the types of fire extinguishers, and how to safely use a fire extinguisher.
Forklift Training	In-person course EHS839	Initial & Every Three (3) Years	Required initially and every three years thereafter for anyone assigned to operate a forklift as part of their duties. Completion includes written and practical skills exam. Email workplace safety for department-specific live class.
Gator TRACS Tutorial	In-person (Zoom) EHS883	Recommended	This course covers step-by-step instructions on how to complete LATCH assessments, build lab rosters, track training, view inspection reports and close corrective actions. It is recommended for all new Lab Managers and Principal Investigators or for anyone who needs a refresher on how to navigate the Gator TRACS platform.
General Biosafety Training	Online course EHS853	Initial	Required for anyone working with or supervising work with synthetic/recombinant nucleic acids, infectious agents, biological toxins, and work requiring local, state or federal permits.
Hazard Communication Training	Online Course EHS814	Initial	Required for participants handling chemicals in a non-lab setting.
Hazardous Energy Control	In-person course EHS844	Initial & Annual	Hazardous Energy Control (Lock out/Tag out) Policy requires initial and annual training for affected employees, supervisors and principal investigators. Email workplace safety for details or for department-specific live class.
Hazardous Waste Management	Online course EHS809	Initial & Annual	Required initially and annually for all employees who generate or manage hazardous waste in labs and satellite areas on UF’s main campus as well as at IFAS Research and Education Centers (UF_EHS809A_OLT). Email Matt Doty for more details.
Hazardous Waste: Building Services	In-person course EHS810	Initial & Annual	Required upon hire and annually thereafter for custodial staff working in UF’s Building Services. Email Matt Doty for details.
Hazardous Waste: Facilities/ Vehicle Maintenance	In-person course EHS811	Initial & Annual	Required upon hire and annually thereafter for all maintenance staff working in the Physical Plant Division (with the exception of the Building Services Department), Housing, and on-campus IFAS facilities. Provides a general awareness of how to properly manage and dispose of a wide variety of products, such as paints, solvents, adhesives, oil, and fuel. Email Matt Doty for details.
Hearing Conservation Training	Online course EHS838	Initial & Annual	Required of all employees who are participants of the UF Hearing Conservation Program. Email workplace safety for department-specific live class.
Heat Stress Training	Online course EHS819	Initial & Annual	Reviews of hazards of working in high heat, how to recognize and avoid heat-related illnesses and procedures for performing first aid. Also includes off-duty situations that may increase the risk of heat-related illnesses while at work. Email workplace safety for department-specific live class.
Hot Work Awareness Training	Online course EHS815	Initial	How to recognize and avoid potential fire hazards associated with work involving welding, cutting, brazing and other tasks involving use of open flame. Email workplace safety for details or for department-specific live class.
Hydrofluoric Acid Training	In-person course EHS901	Initial & Every Two (2) Years	Required for all users of hydrofluoric acid.
Indoor Air Quality Training	In-person course EHS817	Recommended	Recommended for maintenance staff responsible for identification and remediation of problems related to mold and other indoor conditions resulting in health and comfort-based concerns. Email workplace safety for details or for department-specific live class.
Ladder Safety Training	In-person course EHS818	Initial	Recognition of hazards related to ladders including proper use, care in handling and maximum intended load-carrying capacities of ladders. Email workplace safety for details or for department-specific live class.
Laser Safety	Online course EHS833a	Initial	Required for users of regulated lasers and laser systems.
Liquid Nitrogen Training	Online Course EHS866	Recommended	This course is designed to provide an overview of cryogen use in research laboratories specifically for the use of liquid nitrogen.
Radiation Safety Short Course	Online Course EHS830	Initial	Required for individuals working with radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment. Requires on-line assessment for completion certificate. Email radiationsafety@ufl.edu for details.
Respiratory Protection: UPD	In-person course EHS840	Initial & Annual	Designed for University Police Officers. Required initially and annually and includes respirator fit testing. UF’s Respiratory Protection Program requires initial and annual 1) medical clearance, 2) training and 3) fit testing. Email workplace safety for details or for department-specific live class.
Resp Protection: Online Tight Fit	Online course EHS843	Initial & Annual	Designed for faculty and staff required to wear a tight-fitting respirator as part of their job duties. Required initially and annually. In addition to this online course, participants must contact Environmental Health & Safety to make a fit test appointment. UF’s Respiratory Protection Program requires initial and annual tight-fitting 1) medical clearance, 2) training and 3) fit testing. Additional information: Respiratory Protection Policy or email respirators@ehs.ufl.edu for a fit test appointment.
Resp Protection: Online N95	Online course EHS846	Initial & Annual	Designed for individuals required to wear an N95 respirator as part of their job duties. Required initially and annually. In addition to this online course, participants must contact Environmental Health and Safety to make a fit test appointment. UF’s Respiratory Protection Program requires initial N95 1) medical clearance, 2) training and 3) fit testing; annual 1) training and 2) fit testing. Additional information: Respiratory Protection Policy or email respirators@ehs.ufl.edu for a fit test appointment.
Safe Lifting in the Workplace	In-person course EHS841	Recommended	Instruction on how to properly lift heavy objects encountered in various workplace environments. Covers dangers of back injuries caused by inappropriate lifting techniques. Email workplace safety for details or for department-specific live class.
Shipping and Transport of Biological Materials	Online course EHS852	Initial & Every Two (2) years	Required for all individuals involved in transport of dangerous goods or preparation of dangerous goods for transport. Please email the Biosafety Office for enrollment in course. Include your First Name, Last Name and UFID number.
Tractor Safety	Online course EHS820	Initial & Annual	Required for all employees who operate an agricultural tractor and covers operating practices and any other practices specific to the work environment. Email workplace safety for department-specific live class.
Waste Anesthetic Gas	Online course EHS884	Initial	This course is required for all users of anesthetic gas for animal procedures.